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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read, especially if interested in south african history!
I read this book for one of my classes in university and really enjoyed it! It is enjoyable and interesting, especially for those interested in history or South Africa or both! I found it especially relevant when I went to South Africa, because Chaka is so important to many of the people there.
Published on August 8, 2009 by R. Kaufman
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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... In the beginning
It is important to note that Mofolo's intention was to write a tale rather than a biography, and he's produced a great story. This is a fictionalized account of the life of the great African warrior, Chaka Zulu. Translator Daniel Kunene (the novel was originally written in Sesotho) provides an extensive introduction to the text and explains its importance as one of the...
Published on August 13, 2001 by jonesingforsoma
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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... In the beginning,
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This review is from: Chaka (African Writers) (Paperback)
It is important to note that Mofolo's intention was to write a tale rather than a biography, and he's produced a great story. This is a fictionalized account of the life of the great African warrior, Chaka Zulu. Translator Daniel Kunene (the novel was originally written in Sesotho) provides an extensive introduction to the text and explains its importance as one of the first attempts on the African novel. Most importantly, he reveals that Mofolo's manuscripts were repeatedly scrutinized by missionaries that directed his efforts, a fact that explains a number of falsifications in the text regarding the life of the Zulu chief. Nothing to get over-excited about, but nonetheless a mandatory read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read, especially if interested in south african history!,
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This review is from: Chaka (African Writers) (Paperback)
I read this book for one of my classes in university and really enjoyed it! It is enjoyable and interesting, especially for those interested in history or South Africa or both! I found it especially relevant when I went to South Africa, because Chaka is so important to many of the people there.
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Chaka (African Writers) by Thomas Mofolo (Paperback - January 1, 1983)
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